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VNJ 77H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNJ 77H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 50,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 50,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 49,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 47,716 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 43,294 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 43,291 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured rubbing on rear of leaf spring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 43,085 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,912 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,483 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 42,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,092 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,601 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 40,600 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,917 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 39,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,156 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 39,156 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 38,969 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 38,960 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

very slight lift in both sides front king pins

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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VNJ 77H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNJ 77H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VNJ 77H registered?

VNJ 77H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1970.

Is VNJ 77H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNJ 77H shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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